1. 1: Introduction 1 Your Health Matters: Nutritious Eating

2. Acknowledgement 2 This curriculum was created by The University of Texas School of Public Health, Brownsville Regional Campus with partial funding from the University of Texas Community Outreach supported by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

3. Knowledge Questionnaire 3

4. Nutritious Eating Program Goals Expand understanding about why proper nutrition is important for a healthy life. Demonstrate how eating right helps reduce risk for chronic diseases. Empower participants to make healthy food choices and counsel clients with meal planning strategies. Provide a curriculum which gives Community Health Workers the knowledge and skills about nutritious eating to impart to their communities. This curriculum provides the nutrition component to compliment the Your Health Matters: Fitness for Life curriculum. 4

5. Nutritious Eating Learning Objectives Describe the obesity epidemic and its implications to health. Describe how the energy balance influences healthy weight maintenance or weight loss. Give examples of how food portions have changed in the past 20 years and the implications of these changes. Recognize the Go-Slow-Whoa concept and give an example of each type of food. More… 5

6. Nutritious Eating Learning Objectives Identify the six basic nutrients. Explain the Nutrition Facts food labels and state the low and high percentages for the daily values. Plan a healthy meal. 6

7. INTRODUCTION ENERGY BALANCE PORTION DISTORTION HEALTHY EATING THE BASIC NUTRIENTS THE NUTRITION FACTS LABEL MEAL PLANNING CONCLUSION BONUS MATERIAL Diabetes Information and Activities APPENDICES Glossary Additional Resources Handouts PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts, Information Sheets, Activities, and Videos Nutritious Eating Program Materials CD 7

8. How prepared do you feel to educate people about healthy food choices? 056791084321 8

9. So why are we here? … 9

10. Obesity is an Epidemic 10 A defining public health challenge for the next half-century The most challenging public health problem ever faced #1 health problem facing American children

11. What is Obesity? 11

12. Adult Overweight & Obesity For adults 20 years and older Overweight BMI of 25 to 29.9 Obese BMI of 30+ Extremely Obese BMI of 40+ 12 Body Mass Index (BMI) DEGREE OF BODY FAT BASED ON HEIGHT AND WEIGHT Nutrition Through the Life Cycle, Brown 2008; National Heart Lung and Blood Institute-National Institutes of Health

13. Childhood Obesity 13 BMI-for-age Growth Charts For children 2 to 19 years Overweight BMI between 85 th and 95 th percentile Obese BMI at or above 95 th percentile Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

14. Why Do We Care? Obesity is a major risk factor for: Cardiovascular disease High total cholesterol High blood pressure Type 2 diabetes Stroke Liver disease Gall bladder disease Certain cancers Osteoporosis 14

15. 15 Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1985 No Data <10% 10%–14% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

16. 16 Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1986 No Data <10% 10%–14% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

17. 17 Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1987 No Data <10% 10%–14% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

18. 18 Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1988 No Data <10% 10%–14% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

19. 19 Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1989 No Data <10% 10%–14% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

20. 20 Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1990 No Data <10% 10%–14% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

21. 21 Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1991 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15% - 19% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

22. 22 Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1992 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15% - 19% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

23. 23 Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1993 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15% - 19% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

24. 24 Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1994 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15% - 19% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

25. 25 Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1995 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15% - 19% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

26. 26 Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1996 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15% - 19% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

27. 27 Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1997 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15% - 19% 20% - 24% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

28. 28 Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1998 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15% - 19% 20% - 24% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

29. 29 Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1999 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15% - 19% 20% - 24% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

30. 30 Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2000 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15% - 19% 20% - 24% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

31. 31 Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2001 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15% - 19% 20% - 24% 25% - 30% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

32. No Data <10% 10%–14% 15% - 19% 20% - 24% 25% - 30% Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2002 32 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

33. 33 Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2003 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15% - 19% 20% - 24% 25% - 30% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

34. Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2004 34 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15% - 19% 20% - 24% 25% - 30% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

35. Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2005 35 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15% - 19% 20% - 24% 25% - 30% 30% - 34% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

36. Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2006 36 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15% - 19% 20% - 24% 25% - 30% 30% - 34% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

37. Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2007 37 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15% - 19% 20% - 24% 25% - 30% 30% - 34% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

38. Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2008 38 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15% - 19% 20% - 24% 25% - 30% 30% - 34% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

39. Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2009 39 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15% - 19% 20% - 24% 25% - 30% 30% - 34% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

40. Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2010 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30% Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

41. 41 Ogden et al, 2006 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2010 66% of all Americans are overweight with a BMI above 25 = Healthy Weight = Overweight

42. 42 Ogden et al, 2006 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2010 29% of all Americans are obese with a BMI above 30 = Healthy Weight = Overweight = Obese

43. = Healthy Weight = Overweight = Obese = Extremely Obese Ogden et al, 2006 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2010 5% of all Americans are extremely obese with a BMI above 40 43

44. Adult Obesity By Race For Non-Hispanic Black Americans - 36% are obese For Hispanic Americans - 29% are obese For Non-Hispanic White Americans - 24% are obese Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2006−2008 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance data = Healthy Weight = Obese 44

45. Children today have a lower life expectancy than their parents 45 17% of American children (approximately 1 in 5) age 2 to 19 years old are obese Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2007-2008 NHANES data = Healthy Weight = Obese

46. Childhood Obesity For Mexican American children age 12 to 19 years old - 34% are obese For Non-Hispanic White children age 12 to 19 years old - 31% are obese Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2007-2008 NHANES data For Non-Hispanic Black children age 12 to 19 years old - 49% are obese = Healthy Weight = Obese 46

47. 47 Adult Obesity in Texas Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: National Diabetes Surveillance System. Available online at: http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/DDTSTRS/default.aspx. Retrieved 3/30/2011.http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/DDTSTRS/default.aspx 2008 Estimates of the Percentage of Adults Age ≥20 Who Are Obese in Texas Cameron County (Brownsville) – 26.7% Galveston County (Galveston) – 27.2% Nueces County (Corpus Christi) – 27.7% Webb County (Laredo) – 28.2%

48. What are the health problems created by obesity? 48

49. Consequences for Obese Individuals 49 Obesity

50. Why do we “eat ourselves to death” ?!? 50

51. Because we can. 51

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53. How did we get here?  Not a simple question.  Many factors make this complex.  Most simple answer: –Eating more –Moving less –Treatment mostly ineffective 53

54. Toxic Environment: Inexpensive unhealthy food available everywhere 54 Brownell, 1994

55. Cradle to Grave Marketing Toxic Environment 55

56. Toxic Environment: Junk Food as Early Education 56

57. 57 Toxic Environment: Conflicting Messages

58. Food, beverages, candy $7,313,200,000 Restaurants and fast food $5,061,000,000 58 Advertising Age, June 26, 2006 Special Report Toxic Environment: Food Advertising

59. Eating Behaviors What is the most influential factor that determines how much children and adults eat? A. Hunger B. Mood C. Portion Size D. Time of Day 59 C. PORTION SIZE

60. Adults & Children eat more if given a larger portion size Children 3-5 years old ate 25% more of an entrée when given portions that were double an age-appropriate standard size. –Fisher, et al. Am J Clin Nutr 2003, v.77 Adults ate more food when given larger portions and rated hunger and satiety the same –Rolls, et al. J Am Diet Assoc. 2004, v.104 60

61. Original McDonald’s burger, fries and 12 ounce soft drink: 590 Calories Super Size Extra Value Meal – Quarter Pounder with cheese, super size fries and a super size soft drink: 1,550 Calories Go Active! Happy Meal – one of McDonald’s four Premium Salads, a fountain drink of choice or bottled water, a Stepometer™ to track one’s daily steps, and an informative booklet. (California Cobb Salad + medium soft drink): 580 kcal 61 Toxic Environment: Portion Sizes

62. Toxic Environment: Portion Sizes 62

63. The Heavy Cost of Fat National Geographic, August 2004 63

64. 64 The Heavy Cost of Fat National Geographic, August 2004

65. 65 Toxic Environment: Moving Less Brownell, 1994 TV, computers, video games Safety concerns Decrease in PE class time

66. HOW IMPORTANT IS IT? 66 “On a scale of 0-10, how important is it to plan and eat fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains? 056791084321 Not important at allVery important

67. Community Health Workers can help bring about change with health promotion. Let’s begin! 67

68. 68 Switch to Energy Balance PowerPoint